Study the possible impacts a small wind turbine could have on the environment, including animals and plants in the area. As the area is already disturbed, Alberta Sustainable Resource Development confirmed that only birds and bats surveys should be completed.

Ideally, these assessments can begin part way through the wind and solar assessments phase.

Wind turbine approvals and installation: at least 12 months

This phase only takes place if the previous steps were successful.

Approvals are required by The City of Calgary (funding; development/building permits, if required) and the Alberzxcvzv1`a Utilities Commission.